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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 519.11 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 519.11 and 140.48 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 519.11 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/519.11 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 519.11 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 72,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,926.67/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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